White Plains, NY · Westchester County
Look-Alike Affidavit for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
This affidavit lets a building owner or authorized agent compare a proposed one- or two-family dwelling with neighboring buildings for a White Plains building permit application.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This affidavit is for a proposed one- or two-family dwelling in White Plains. The owner or duly authorized agent states that they inspected the site and compared the planned building with neighboring dwellings under the listed criteria. Submit it with the building permit application, along with color photographs of neighboring dwellings and a narrative highlighting differences, as directed by the form. Refer to the Location and Conditions schedule when completing comparisons.
Who needs it
An owner or duly authorized agent applying for a building permit for a proposed one- or two-family dwelling in White Plains must complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Look-Alike Affidavit for One- and Two-Family Dwellings from the City of White Plains.
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Fill In the Form
Print or type the form, complete the applicant and building details, and enter the comparison points.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare color photographs of neighboring dwellings and a narrative highlighting differences in accordance with the filing instructions.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn affidavit.
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Sign on Video
Appear by video, sign the affidavit, and swear to its statements before the notary.
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Submit to the City
Follow the city's instructions to submit the completed affidavit and supporting materials with the building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from White Plains. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete this affidavit?
- Print or type the form, enter the building and applicant details, and identify the comparison points. Attach color photos of neighboring dwellings and a narrative highlighting differences, then sign under oath before a notary.
- Do I need to attach photographs?
- Yes. The form's filing instructions tell applicants to provide color pictures of neighboring dwellings with a narrative highlighting dissimilarities between the proposed dwelling and existing neighboring dwellings.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing the sworn affidavit by video.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is addressed to the Commissioner of Building and refers to a building permit application. Follow the city's filing instructions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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